Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

Learning objectives and expected outcomes

• Understand the life-cycle cost (LCC) analysis procedure
• Understand how to calculate the present and future value of capital
• Be able to describe how LCC can be used to guide purchasing decisions

Lecture slides and multimedia materials

PDF of lecture slides Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Active learning exercises

• Using Life Cycle Analysis to pitch the idea of a vegetated roof system. Instruction

Homework and Reading

Two case studies using Life Cycle Cost Analysis:

• Guidelines for Life Cycle Cost Analysis by Standford University 
• Green Buildings Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Life Cycle Budget Development: Practical Applications

Read More About the Standards Covered in This Module

• ASTM E1185: Guide for Selecting Economic Methods for Evaluating Investments in Buildings and Building Systems
• ASTM E917: Standard Practice for Measuring Life-Cycle Costs of Buildings and Building Systems